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SL16 LLO

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 LLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 108,313 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,104 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure structure failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,355 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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SL16 LLO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 48,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL16 LLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL16 LLO registered?

SL16 LLO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SL16 LLO safe to buy?

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